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Peroneal tendon injuries.

Terrence M Philbin1, Geoffrey S Landis, Bret Smith

  • 1Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center, Columbus, OH 43235, USA.

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
|May 5, 2009
PubMed
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Peroneal tendon injuries often cause chronic lateral ankle pain and are frequently underdiagnosed. Prompt diagnosis through physical examination, history, and imaging is key for effective treatment of these important foot stabilizers.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Chronic lateral ankle pain affects up to 40% of individuals after ankle sprains.
  • Peroneal tendons are crucial for foot eversion and lateral ankle stability.
  • Accurate diagnosis of chronic ankle pain sources can be challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the underdiagnosis of peroneal tendon injuries.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering peroneal tendons in chronic lateral ankle pain.
  • To review diagnostic and treatment strategies for peroneal tendon pathologies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of anatomical function of peroneal tendons.
  • Discussion of diagnostic approaches including physical examination, patient history, and imaging.
  • Overview of treatment options for peroneal tendon tears, subluxation, dislocation, and tenosynovitis.

Main Results:

  • Peroneal tendon injuries are a significant, often overlooked, cause of chronic lateral ankle pain.
  • Accurate diagnosis relies on a comprehensive evaluation.
  • Treatment should be tailored to patient demand levels.

Conclusions:

  • Peroneal tendon injuries require consideration in all patients with chronic lateral ankle pain.
  • Understanding peroneal tendon anatomy and pathology is vital for successful patient outcomes.
  • Nonsurgical management is suitable for low-demand patients, while high-demand patients may require surgical intervention.